MOORE’S RURAL NEW-YORKER: AN AGRICULTURAL AND EMILY NEWSPAPER. 
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Written for Moore's Rural New-Yorker. 
THE JOCUND JUNE. 
BY H. N. F. LEWIS. 
'Tis June I ’Tis June ! Resplendent month of June t 
And all is gayety ; replete 
With song of blithsome birds, and balm of fairest flowers, 
Melodious notes—ambrosial perfume 
From sunlit, blooming meads and basky bowers 
The bright, effulgent skies our hearts illume, 
And cooling breezes mitigate the heat,— 
And all is happiness pre-eminently sweet. 
Fair fields have donned their garmenture of green; 
Blue skies are gemmed with lustrous light, 
And earth, and air, and heaven, with one accordant voice 
Chant strains seraphic o’er their gorgeous sheen : 
The emerald fields, the radiant skies rejoice, 
And mortals gazing on th’ enrapturing scene 
At the auspicious dawn of Nature’s night 
Exult in ecstasies of halcyon delight. 
And life is bright’ing, and its path opes clear; 
Prospective weal dark doubts remove— 
Despondency hath gone, discord hath fled away, 
Gloom is dispelled—our sky no more is drear; 
The morning of a long, bright, happy day 
Of calm, quiescent trust, unscathed by fear, 
Hath broken in our soul—the light of love 
And jocund joyousness, foretaste of Heaven above. 
Pavilion Villa, N. Y , 1853 
LONDON LITERARY LIONS OF THE DAY. 
, . -: . o, t ’ • JUDGE HOFKINSON. 
In a charming mansion in fet. James . , _ . , lir ,, 
Place, secluded somewhat from the roar and Author of the celebrated National Lyric, Hail oolumhia. 
tumult of the great city, still lives the ven- ~~ 
erable poet of the “ Pleasures of Memory,” Joseph IIopkinson is a name dostinod to 
whose great ago (ninety years havo rolled livo forever, as tho author of that stirring 
over his bald ripe forehead,) disqualifies him National Lyric, “Hail Columbia.” It was 
for taking his long accostomed walk about written during tho summer of 1789. when 
tho metropolis. Mr. Rogers sat in West- there was a prospect of war with France, 
minster Hall when Burke and Sheridan and our people wero much divided by po- 
wero pouring out their invectives against litical party questions, growing out of the 
Warren Hastings, and all London was ring- contest between that country and England, 
ino- with the applauses which tho oloquent Its object was to aid in arousing an Ameri- 
Bnnsley elicited on that occasion. Ho is, can spirit, which should lead all classes to 
therefore, part and parcel of by-gone-days, regard tho interests of our young Republic 
and very good authority on what happened as above all price. In this object, it was 
during tho last sixty years. very successful, becoming one of the “'songs 
In a fine large house in Tavistock Place, ot ' tho people,” to which every American 
Tavistock Square, sits Charles Dickens, heart responded. 
busy as a bee over “ Bleak House” and “What a mighty power there is, after all, 
“ Household Words.” On an afternoon the in a simple song or ballad. It has often 
loiterer in that vicinity may catch a glimpse more influence than a ponderous volume, 
of his thin hair, now sprinkled with gray, as This song of Hopkinson’s, is an extremely 
it is tossed by the summer wind, which vis- simple ono. Thero is no logic in it—no pa- 
its his desk as ho sits writing in his ample rado of fine words. But when it is sung, it 
writing room. It is not an unfrequent oc- excites in tho breast of every patriot aglow 
currence to moot him in a rail car, rushing of enthusiasm for our Republic, warmer 
out of London for a few day’s respite at porhaps, than that of the eloquonco of a 
Brighton or Bath. Patrick Henry or a Webster.” 
Thackeray has ere this got home again, Joseph IIopkinson was tho son of Fran- 
and any fine day between 12 and two o’clock, cis IIopkinson, one of tho Signers of tho 
he maybe found at tho Garrick Club in Declaration of Independence. He was born 
King stroet, Convont Garden, poring over a in Philadelphia, in 1770, and during his life, 
French newspaper, or chatting with Albert which terminated a few years since, has fill- 
Smith over a mutton chop and sherry addi- ed various public offices. Ho served two 
tions. It is not an unusual thing to find terms as a member of Congress, and for 
It may be only a fancy of ours that Prov- V,\i v l x ilil U UUl U v ♦ 
idence has so decidedly fitted woman for_ __ _ 
household cares, that she is novor trulv and ~ VTl - ' “ 
healthily happy without them ; but if it bo 
a fancy, it is ono which much observation . 
i j a j Tr.i . ,. , somebody, a great many years ago, so 
t has confirmed. It there be anything'fikelv 4*,- .■ - ’ 
, , i -i- .. that tne bitterest of earth! v afflictions was 
to banish the fiend ennui from tne dwelling’s u 
Somebody, a great many years ago, said 
of women of fortune, it is the habit of as¬ 
suming a moderate share of tho daily cares 
which go to make home happy. To do ev¬ 
ery thing bv proxy, is to deprive ourselves 
of a thousand wholesome, cheerful, inno¬ 
cent interests; to nourish our pride and 
indolence at tho expense of our affections ; 
nay, wo may add, is there not something 
almost impious in scorning the position for 
which God so evidently designed woman, 
and living an artificial life of our own devij- 
i lg. deputing our duties and privileges to 
hirelings ? 
It is a singular delusion this, and of 
American women in particular, for we know 
! that oven in England women of fortune are 
i much more truly domestic in their tastes 
! and habits than we. We remember a story 
| of a certain Duchess cleaning somo picture 
; frames, when a protege, who happened to 
! bo present, officiously desired to take the 
j office upon himself.* 
“ To love and not be loved again.” ) 
Next to it, certainly, is the affliction, pain ( 
and annoyance of meeting on the sidewalk ) 
a pretty female figure with its head tightly ) 
wrappe I up and enveloped in an impeno- ( 
trablo green veil, which green veil aforesaid > 
bows to you in a woefully bewitching man- / 
ner, and leaves you standing bare-headed Cj 
on the walk in a fever of wonder, curiosity Si 
and wrath. ) | 
We are about petitioning for a law. mak- ( I 
ing it a capital—meaning thereby a kissablo ) 
—offence, for any female under tho ago of ) 
thirty-five, whose face is not scarred v.i h ( 
small-pox, nor otherwise distorted, and who S 
was not born with features like Medusa, to ) 
bo found wearing a green veil, at any time, ( 
or under and pretext, on any sidewalk.— ( 
The story of Mokanna shall be copied from ) 
Tom Moore’s “ Veiled Prophet of Khoras- ) 
sail,” and affixed to the fifth section of the ( 
Joseph IIopkinson is a name dostinod to 
livo forever, as tho author of that stirring 
him at one end of poor old Charles Ivem- many years was Judge of one of the District 
bio’s ear trumpet, or vis-a-vis with Buck- Courts of Pennsylvania. 
stone, the comedian, discussing old actors - 
and defunct Drury Lane. HAIL COLUMBIA. 
Barry Cornwall lives in Hadly street, Cav- Hail Columbia! happy land ! 
ondish Square, where ho is spending the Hail ye heroes ! lieaven-born band ! 
happy ovening of his life, beloved by all who Who fought and bled in freedom’s cause, 
aro fortunate onough to know one of the Who fought and bled in freedom’s cause, 
most glorious song writeis in the Lnglish And when the storm of war was gone, 
tongue. . • -r, Enjoyed the peace your valour won. 
Walter Savage Landor is at home in Bath, “ “ . , 1 , , , 
having boon expelled from Italy on account If b ?*»«>> 
of his “ dangerous liberty doctrines.” At ' v ‘- r !t cos ^’ 
rare intervals he goes up to London, and Ever grateful for the prize, 
then his host of friends flock around him, ■ - —. . 
and make his fine old face radient with of his dandy aspoct and his affected drawl, 
smiles at tho profuse hospitalities poured no better hearted gentleman wields the flu- - 
upon him. ent quill than the author of “ My Novel.” There is an old lady away out in Mabon- 
In the village of Twickenham, in a mod- Whenever ho runs down from his elegant ing, who says you go to frolics, applo-but- 
est brick house by the roadside, muses Al- retreat at Knebworth to London, he does so ter boilings, singing and quilting parties 3 
fred Tennyson, tho Poet Laureate of Eng- many kind acts for the poor brother authors or 4 evenings in a week, and then say you 
land. Disown publisher only meets him that “ Bulwor’s guineas ” aro sure as morn- have not time to read—that you go to tho 
once or twice a year, as he eschews London ing suns, or evening stars.— Boston Trans, circus or show every time it comes into the 
Let its altars reach the skies. 
Firm—united—let us be, 
Rallying round our liberty ; 
As a band of brother’s join’d 
Peace and safety we shall find. 
Immortal patriots ! rise once more ; 
Defend your rights, defend your shore; 
Let no rude foe, with impious hand, 
Let no rude foe, with impious hand, 
Invade the shrine where sacred lies 
Of toil and blood the well-earn’d prize. 
While offering peace sincere and just. 
In heaven we place a manly trust. 
That truth and justice will prevail, 
And every scheme of boudage fail. 
Firm—united, Ac. 
Sound, sound, the trump of fame ! 
Let Washington’s great name 
Ring through the world with loud applause, 
Ring through the world witli loud applause. 
Let every clime to freedom clear. 
Listen with a joyful ear ; 
With equal skill, and God-like power 
He govern’d in the fearful hour 
Of horrid war; or guides with ease, 
The happier times of honest peace. 
Firm—united, Ac. 
Behold the chief who now commands, 
Once more to serve his country stands— 
The rock on which the storm will beat; 
The rock on which the storm will beat ; 
But arm’d in virtue, firm and true. 
His hopes are fix’d on heaven and you. 
When hope was sinking in dismay. 
And glooms obscured Columbia’s day, 
His steady mind, from changes free. 
Resolv’d on death or victory. 
Firm—united—let us be. 
Rallying round our liberty; 
As a band of brothers join’d, 
Peace and safety we shall find. 
TO THE GIRLS. 
. J 6 ine bill; and thereby wo trust to do something 
f tt f< d for the good and comfort of the masculine 
Child said Her Grace, “dont you commu £ ity . 
suppose I should have called a servant if I * J , , ,, 
tail not chosen to do it mvsolf ?” A w»m» is like a great truth or a 
Tho German ladies, with all their cultiva- 
.. , , ’. .. , . . bundle herself up under a green veil, or any 
tie,, take the most intimate interest ,n ether similar abomination,than tho iua has 
housohoMry, and they are remarkable for 1011 s])0ctaclcs . W(J liko masts and 
cheerfulness of temper for natural and nre *fond of masqu, rales, hut regulatt our 
firm in rr rnunn ora oml fn*' the nifnll ~ ^ 5 e* 
charnring manners and for the intelligence fondness bv Solomon’s injunction that thero 
and vivacity of their own conversational is a season for all things. These perambu- 
powers. Who knows but tho terrible dearth i fttorv * ,i A 
is a season for ail things. These perambu- 
: ,. , . , r. ,. . , latory female riddles wo do not like—at 
j f sub .)ects ot conversation among us might least- until wo know who they aro. Then 
S be somewhat mitigated, if our laches spent wc aro as wiIliug a8 any onc to acknowledge 
a part or every morning among the various tbat ° J ° 
cai cs and duties, on the performance ot “ A thing of beauty is a joy forever.” 
which so much of the comfort and happi- ---_ 
ness of lito depends, and which call into ac- Recipes. — To become popular—join tho 
tion far higher powers than those required strongest church and all secret societies, 
i for the bald chit-chat of an evening party, To become respectable—say ‘yes’ to evc- 
or the inanities of a morning call ? ry other man’s opinions and havo nono of 
The universal sentimont of men is in fa- y our own. 
vor of active domestic habits in women — ‘ To become exalted to a little office—be at 
It is said that men ‘ love to seo women del- all times ready to act as a tool for “ big 
icateand so they do, doubtless. But does men.” 
any moderate amount of attention to home To becomo slandered—edit a paper, tell 
affairs deprive a lady ot her delicacy ? It the truth, and tread on tho toes of rogues 
may prevent the delicacy of dyspepsia ; but and squirts. 
few gentleman admire that. Indeed we 
have yet to discover the man of sense who 
is displeased by his wife’s personal care of 
the comfort and economy of her house.— 
“ How are ye Smith ?” says Jones. 
Smith pretends not to know him, and re¬ 
plies hesitatingly— “ Sir, you have the ad- 
Those whose lives are embittered by tho vantage of me.” 
lack ot it are not far to seek. No houses “ Yes,” retorts Jones, “I ’spose so; every- 
are regulated with such neatness, accuracy body has that’s got common sense.” 
and elegance as those in which the ladies of 
the family tako a personal part in house¬ 
hold duties. 
Goethe says of a young woman, one of his 
friends, and a man of genius is entitled to 
speak for his sex :—“ After the death of her 
Smith looks unhappy. 
“ My opponent, Mr. Speaker, persists in 
saying that he is entitled to the floor.— 
Whether this is so or not, I shall not in¬ 
quire. All I have got to say is, that he will 
mother she displayed a high degree of ac- get floored if he intcrupts me again.” Here 
tivity as the head of a numerous young fam- the gentleman from Bloody Creek pulled 
ily, and alone had sustained her father in up his sleeves and took his neck-tie off. 
the widowhood. The future husband could ___ 
thus hope an equal blessing for himself and 
his docondants, and expect a decided do¬ 
mestic happiness. Every ono confessed 
A doctor and and a poet quarrelled ; an 
indifferent person was applied to, to settle 
tho dispute, when the latter made the fol- 
that sho was a woman to bo wished for. lowing reply :—“ You are faulty, both: do 
She was one of those who, if they do not in¬ 
spire vehement passion, aro found to excite 
a universal pleasure. A lightly formed 
symmetrical figuro, a purely healthy nature 
and tho glad activity that arises from it, an 
unembarrassed care for daily necessities— 
penance for your crimes. Bard, take his 
physic—doctor, read his rhymes.” 
“ What are you going to give me for a 
Christmas present ?” asked a gay damsel of 
her lover. “ I have nothing to give but my 
There is an old lady away out in Mahon- 
onco or twice a year, as he eschews London 
and loves privacy. As you walk by the side 
of the Thames on a Sunday evening, at the 
sunset hour, sometimes tho wide hat of Al¬ 
fred, tho bard of “ Loclcsley Hall,” is visi¬ 
ble. 
PRESIDENTIAL STATISTICS. 
circus or show every time it comes into the 
neighborhoo i, and spend money in these 
amusements 1 while you pretend you can not 
fred, the bard of “Locksley Hall, ’ is visi- Since the formation of the United States Now, if I did not know you very well, I 
ble. Constitution the people have elected twelve would be sure sho was slandering you. It 
Tho Brownings aro like swallows, flitting persons to the Presidential chair, all of does appear absurd to suppose girls would 
from climo to clime, but London is often whom are now dead with the exception of be such ninnies ; but as you and I are so 
in their way, and they may be mot not un- Martin Van Buren and General Piorco.— well acquainted, I know she is just telling 
frequently at tho National Gallery in Traf- During tho same period of time, thirteen truth about a great many of you, who act 
algar square, or at tho opera. Both are so persons have occupied the position of Vice- as if you did not care to bo either wiser or 
delightful to encounter, this pleasure, like President, but four of whom are how living : hotter than you now are. It is all mere 
all oxquisito enjoyments, is rare. Martin Van Buren, John Tyler, George M. fudge to talk about not having time to read, 
If one should try very hard to get a Dallas and Milliard Fillmore. The Presi- or money to get books and periodicals.— 
glimpse of the illustrious Thomas Carlyle, dent who lived longest after vacating the Everybody in this country who wants to 
the great “Sartor Resartus” of modern Presidential chair, was John Adams, who road can find time, and the means of im- 
Europo, ho would find it a difficult matter, survived that period twenty-five years. His provement. Nobody need expect to be re- 
Thomas likes to bo a lion, but he don’t want son John Q. Adams, and James Madison, spocted and happy through life who does 
anybody in his own cago beside himself.— rank next to him in that respect, both liv- not love to road. It is reading more than 
He lives in Chelsea, and ofton comes to ing ninoteen years. Mr. Polk died within anything olso, that makes one woman or 
town, but to find him often is not common three months after ho left tho seat of Gov- man superior to another. Savages do not 
even to his host friends. ernment, and General Washington lived but read, but spend their leisuro time “ going 
Macaulay is a club man. and when he is not a littlo over two years after ho returned to to frolics,” as this Mahoning lady says you 
among his idols (the books of the British tho shades of Mount Vernon. Among the do, and this is what keeps them savage.— 
Museum) he may bo mot within tho brilliant Vice-Presidents, Aaron Burr lived over thir- Mrs. Sivisshelm. 
halls of the Athenaeum or tho reform. On ty years after his term of office had expired,---- 
a lazy, hazy London day proper, lie might and John Adams was survivor about the RE3PECT DUE TO WIVES 
with a certainty bo counted on over a folio same period of time. It is a singular co- _ 
in a snug alcove at tho British. incidence that three of our Presidents who Do not jost with your wife upon a subject 
Dear, kind, genial old Leigh Hunt, tod- figured in tho days of tho Revolution, ox- on which there is danger of wounding her 
diing over the pavement in the Strand, to- ph’od on the 4th of July: John Adams, feolings. Remember she treasures overy 
wart ?3 his son’s newspaper office, is a com- Thomas Jofterson, and James Monroe, the word you utter. Do not speak of a virtue 
mon occurrence. Ho lives a few miles from two first named both dying on the same an- in another man’s wife, to remind your own 
tho dust of Fleet street, but ho seems to niversary, being tho fiftieth one from the of a fault. Do not reproach her with per- 
love its dingy walls and grows warm and el- time Independence was declared in 177G.— sonal defects ; for, if she has sensibility, you 
oquont over its rush and whirl. Is ho the Samuel L. Southard, of New Jersey, who as indict a wound difficult to heal. Do not 
Skimpole of Bleak House ? The knowing President pro tom. of the Senate, perform- treat her with inattention in company: it 
ones of London say he is. od tho duties of Y ice-President under Mr. touches her pride, and sho will not respect 
On tho loft, as you go up Piccadilly to- ^ ylor, when lie ^was elevated^ to the Chief you more, or love you better for it. Do not 
with all those she was endowed. The ob- humble self,” was the reply. “ The smallest 
servation ot those qualities was always favors gratefully received,” replied sho. 
agreeable to me, and I always sought the 
society of those who possessed them.”— A v 
***—- limit!) s Conur.' 
THE WIDOW OF GEN. HARRISON. CO 0 
Tttf fiqtim-iblo wifi AW nf (Ion ITnrricnn “ Attempt the end, and never stand to doubt; 
THE estimable widow Ot Gen. Harrison Nothin/s so hard, but search will find it out.” 
still occupies a portion of the old mansion - -— 
at North Bend, where she is watched over For the Rural New-Yorker, 
by the filial care of the family of Col. Tay- GEOGRAPHICAL ENIGMA 
lor. She is in the serene evening of a long - 
and eventful life, and, though bearing the I am composed of 16 letters, 
weight of many years, is still able to move My 3, 16, 14, 8, 4, 11, 15 is a lake in America, 
about her room. This excellent woman be- My 8, 12, 16 is a cape in New England, 
came tho wife ot Gen. (then Capt.) Harrison, jj y g, jg, 14 j s a n island on the coa ; t 
near tho close of the last century, while he of New England. 
was in command of Fort Washington, now M lg g 13 2 4,8 isa county in the State 
Cincinnati. Her father, Judge Symmes, * ’ 
was principal of the original proprietors of ot New Yoik. 
tho Miami purchase, a tract of 24S,000 acres, ^7 L L 3 is a town in Tioga county, 
which was first purchased at a price of six- My 3, 9, 7, 6, 5, 3 is a county in the State of 
ty-six cents per acre. The present Harrison New York. 
estate consists of 800 acres at North Bend, My whole is the name of a Patriot, Hero, and 
came tho wife of Gen. (then Capt.) Harrison, Mv 12 8 10 8 16 14 is an 
near tho close of the last century, while he of N ’ ew England. 
was in command ot Fort Washington, now Mv 16> u> g, 13 , 2 , 4,8 isa 
Cincinnati. Her father, Judge Symmes, - ’ 
was principal of the original proprietors of 0 _ ew i0lk - 
tho Miami purchase, a tract of 24S,000 acres, ^7 U, 7, 6, 1, 3 is a town i 
which was first purchased at a price of six- My 3, 9, 7, 6, 5, 3 is a cour 
ty-six cents per acre. The present Harrison New York. 
estate consists of 800 acres at North Bend, My whole is the name of r 
and 420 at tho mouth of tho Miami. Tho Statesman of the last century 
property is as yet undivided, though it is coomer, N. Y. 
the intention of the heirs to effect a division jvjgr Answer next week. 
the coming season. This step is rendered - - - 
necessary by the fact that, from the almost For the Rural New 
constant absence of tho proprietor in for- MISCELLANEOUS 
mer years, the productiveness of the land - 
has so far deteriorated that a strong person- I am composed of 20 letl 
al interest in tho soil is indispensable to its My 1, 20, 3,10,5,9, 7 form 
resuscitation. The estate formerly embrac- citv in North America, 
od a largo tract of intervale land to tho My 14, 5,3,20,14,17 a cele 
northward, but is now mostly composed of ; * ino . ’ to ^ Tni ~ ’ 
high rolling lands near the Ohio. I , r ik , r i ; ; 
P. S. Williams 
For the Rural New-Yorker. 
MISCELLANEOUS ENIGMA. 
wards tho Parks stands a neat book shop, Magistracy by the death of Gen. Harrison, upbraid your wife in tho presence of a third 
with Chapman & Hall over the door. The died whdo sorvin S 111 that capacity, in 1842. party; the sense of your disregard of her 
tall gontleman with a nose, and tho waist- " - feelings, will prevent her from acknowledg- 
coat, and tho elegant cravat, is Sir Edward Covetous mon need money least, yet ing her faults. Do not entertain your wife 
Lvtton, or Bulwor, as you may happen to most affect it, and prodigals, who need it by praising the beauty and accomplish- 
call him. lie is telling Mr. Chapman, who most, do least regard it. monts of other women. If you would have . 
has his ear close to the Baronet’s bosom, --—--- a pleasant homo and cheerful wife, pass your 
that tho engraving just brought for his in- Do not sigh for this world’s goods, nor la- evenings under your own roof. Do not be 
spection is not quite right in the direction ment thy poverty. Out of the meanest hov- stern and silent in your own house, and re- 
of the whiskors and the shirt collar. Spite el thou canst get a sight of Heaven. markable for sociability elsewhore. 
Every plant that is produced, overy child 
that is born, is a new idea, a fresh expression 
of tho wisdom and goodness of our Creator. 
Revenge reaps no reward. It is its own 
most fearful punishment. Its thirst is death. 
Deeds of horror are its luxuries. 
Custom will have the same effect, with 
respect to death, as to other frightful things; 
it will take off its terror. " j 
The noblest remedy for injuries is obliv¬ 
ion. Light injuries aro made lighter by not 
reirardins: them. 
I am composed of 20 letters. 
My 1, 20, 3,10, 5, 9, 7 form the name of a large 
city in North America. 
My 14, 5, 3, 20,14, 17 a celebrated manufactur¬ 
ing town. 
My 17, 4, 5, 1, 11 is a city in France. 
My 19, 10, 15, 2, 12, 5, 3, 1 is a celebrated bat¬ 
tle field in the United States. 
My 8, 13, 1, 12, 5, 1 is a city in China 
- My 18, 6, 7, 16, l, 11. 13, 11 is one of the U. S. 
My 8, 5, 9, 7 is a city in Ireland. 
My whole is one of the most magnificent 
structures ever designed by art. 
Pavilion, N. Y. J. L. Lewis. 
jgg”Answer next week. 
ANSWER TO ENIGMA, &c., IN NO. 25. 
Answer to Geographical Enigma —The Catskill 
No poultice has ever been discovered to Mountains. 
draw out man’s virtues so fully as the sod 
that covers his grave. 
Answer to Charade—Anger, Laziness, Cruelty, 
Hunger, Odium, Hypocrite, Obstancy, Lust. The 
Money in your purse will credit you — word “ Mystery ” contains all the final letters. 
wisdom in your head adorn you—but both 
in your necessity will serve you. 
Answer to Miscellaneous Enigma — Captain 
Ericsson ’« Caloric Engine-. 
